THE WOMAN IN THE CLOCHE HAT by Arwen Photography

Dear readers,

I have become obsessed with Cloche hats.

Today I am honoring the classic bell shaped hat known as the cloche hat. These hats were wildly popular with the young flapper girls of the 1920s, because they allowed women to tuck their hair up into the hair to give the appearance of having short hair. Short hair not becoming popular until the middle part of the decade. 

Like many of the popular trademarks of 1920s fashion, the cloche was invented in France by the famous Parisian milliner Caroline Reboux in 1923. Cloche is the French word for "bell" - were usually made of felt so that they conformed to the head, and were typically designed to be worn low on the forehead, with the wearer's eyes only slightly below the brim. In later years, a summer cloche might be made from sisal or straw. I'm wearing my summer cloche straw hat in black with an ivory flower by http://www.tonak.cz

Photos by the lovely Hana Pašič from © Arwen Photography.

She is a very talented young female photographer and make up artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check out her amazing work on her facebook page: Arwen Photography.

Me and the lovely Hana Pašić from Arwen Photography.

Inspiration: The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties were a definite highlight in the illustrious timeline of fashion history. For one, it saw the rise of a new type of woman called the "flapper". A flapper was a lady who enjoyed herself and dared to embrace the modern and unconventional.

1920s fashion saw a major change in the way women dressed. Corsets were abandoned and shorter haircuts became fashionable. Hemlines rose to calf length, and in later parts of the decade, dresses were as short as knee length. Waistlines became looser and lower, showing off boyish figures in women. This type of dress was known as the shift dress.

The rise of popularity of cloche hats during the 1920s played a very big role in the major shift in women’s fashion statement. Women from the 1920s already started to wear more casual outfits and loose clothing rather than wearing clothes that are tight that can be physically restrictive. Cloche hats can help in making casual outfits of women from the 1920s to be more stylish. During the 1920s, wherein the use of cloche hats was new, many people find it a type of scandalous fashion statement. However, but once many people already used cloche hats, the fashion statement became more accepted.

Do you wear Cloche hats? What do you think about the Roaring Twenties?

Love,

Idda van Munster

Corset Giveaway with WHAT KATIE DID!

Hello dear readers,

Yes, I'm still alive. As many of you know, my life is a busy one and I certainly like it that way. I have been traveling a lot lately - had a great time in Germany (will write a spezial post about my time in Berlin) and I am working, studying, working, studying...

When Aimee from What Katie Did (http://www.whatkatiedid.com) got in contact with me to host a Giveaway, I just couldn’t say no! I have always loved their stockings and couldn’t wait to get my hands on some more What Katie Did lingerie.

If you haven’t heard of What Katie Did before, they are a vintage reproduction lingerie brands who produce authentic 1940s and 1950s designs. The brand is famous for making spiral stitched 1950s Bullet Bras. I’m wearing a Padded Bullet Bra(http://www.whatkatiedid.com/product/544/bullet-bra) in peach, I love soft colours for lingerie.

When discussing what to giveaway I was simply blown away by their traditional steel boned corsets. I had to give one away to only of my lovely followers! What Katie Did corsets take an amazing 3-4 inches off your natural waist line. They are made with spiral steel boning to really cinch in your waist! I’ve teamed up with What Katie Did to send you any Classic Underbust (http://www.whatkatiedid.com/products/corsets/66-classic-underbust-corsets) or Classic Overbust (http://www.whatkatiedid.com/products/corsets/65-classic-overbust-corsets) of your choice.

I chose the Mae Underbust Corset (http://www.whatkatiedid.com/product/692/under_bust_corset) in Vintage Peach. The Mae Corset has gorgeous gored hips which gives me a wonderful hourglass shape. For your chance to own a Classic What Katie Did Corset of your choice, click here (http://www.whatkatiedid.com/competition) to enter your details. Giveaway ends 5th of August Midnight (GMT+1)

If you don’t win, my fellow European followers will be pleased to know that What Katie Did have recently produced a European website (http://www.whatkatiedid.com/en_eu/index.php) with lower postage charges.

Wearing What Katie Did seamed stockings. I love them!!!

Photos © Angelica Photography (Maja Topčagić)

With love,

Idda van Munster

1930's style inspiration

Hello dear readers,

I've fallen in love with the 1930's. My favorite thing about the 1930's is definitely the fashion. Those were the days when every women took good care of their appearance, made an effort to be as well-dressed and presentable as they possibly can, regardless of their wealth or social positions. We always see Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers etc. on the big silver screen, but what about the everyday women? The women that went to the market, not the movie set?

I love those scarfs, hats but especially the sunglasses...

I'm wearing

Hat: Rags 2 Vintage

Sunglasses: Vintage Shop

Scarf: From mom's closet

Blouse: Vintage Shop

Skirt: Sewn

Shoes: Second-hand

Jewellery: Vintage

Suitcase for my Make-up &

Bag: Gift

Photo Safet Hadzimusic Photography | All Rights Reserved © 2013

Love,

Idda van Munster

Sigma Beauty

Hello dear readers,

It was definitely shocked when I checked my email almost two months ago and hello there, an email from Sigma Beauty was waiting to be opened! I have been wanting to get my very own Sigma products. It has been my dream since the time I got into makeups - and yes, DREAMS DO COME TRUE! I finally have my own Sigma brushes. 

I was contacted by the lovely Vincy at Sigma to see if I was interested in joining the Sigma Affiliate program, and of course I said yes! I'm in a partnership with Sigma Beauty (also known as Sigma) an international cosmetics company, selling brushes, makeup, skin care and accessories. Big thanks to Vincy and Jennifer from the Sigma Team! As a welcome gift, they sent me a lovely gift - if you'd like to read about my thoughts on it then please do continue reading.

I have recently joined the Sigma affiliates and would really appreciate you all going to their page and checking out all of their fabulous stuff.

I'm the new affiliate spotlight for the month March: http://www.sigmabeautyaffiliates.com/2013/03/20/new-affiliate-spotlight-march/

Have you ordered from Sigma Beauty?

It's not available locally, but you can buy this from the Sigma Beauty website. They ship world wide.

They have lots of great quality and affordable items for anyone from the amateur makeup enthusiast to the professional with an expansive kit. 

Happy Shopping!
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=412570

I have the "Make Me Classy" Sigma Travel kit:

The Make Me Classy Travel Kit was specially designed for a fun yet functional makeup application. This kit contains seven travel-size brushes from our best-selling Essential Kit. The brushes come in an innovative and functional container that turns into two brush holders to keep you stylish and organized on the go.

Brushes Included:

E30 - Pencil: Soften and smoke out lines. Soften pencil liners along the top and bottom lash lines, add shadow to line the eyes or use to highlight inner corner of eyes.

E40 - Tapered Blending: Soft blended crease. Using just the tips to apply color, sweep back and forth through the crease for a diffused and blended finish.

E55 - Eye Shading: Even application of color. Place color across the whole lid for an even and strong application of product.

E65 - Small Angle: Create precise lining. Moves fluidly and easily across the upper and lower lash lines. Use with gel, cream or powder liners.

F30 - Large Powder: Even powder application. Uniform blending of powder products onto the face and body.

F40 - Large Angled Contour: Subtle cheek application. Use the angle to softly contour the cheekbone. Can also be used to apply blush.

F60 - Foundation: Smooth foundation application. Apply liquid or cream products such as foundation and primer.

© 2012 Sigma Enterprises, LLC

The Sigma Beauty Eye Shadow Bases are made with a blendable, smooth formula to achieve a long-wearing and pigmented effect. Each base is designed to reduce surface oil with its water-resistant, silky-smooth and light-weight formula. Each eye shadow base features an exclusive anti- drying protectant lid.       Persuade - Matte Nude       Net Wt. 0.18oz./5g

© 2012 Sigma Enterprises, LLC

This is the only eyeshadow base that keeps my eyelids from getting oily during the day. I have tried Mac paint pot and it doesn't work on me at all. My eyeshadows would crease before noon! This actually kept my eyelids matt for most part of the day.
The texture is very lightweight and upon application, my lids feels dry and matt and does not feel silky/silicony. It gives my eyeshadow a just applied look all day.
I would repurchase this forever, its really hard for me to find something that works.

It looks perfect for a natural eye look. One the photo nr. 1 I have no make-up on - you can see the difference after putting Sigma eyeshadow base on the photo nr. 2 and nr. 3.

Have you tried the Sigma products? Let me know what do you think about them.

With love,

Idda van Munster